26 October 2016

The Manual and What Works can be purchased from LexisNexis® and will be available on the LexisNexis® online platform later in the year. Online versions of the Manual and What Works are also available on this site.

On 26 October 2016, the Hon Justice Virginia Bell AC, launched the new editions of the Australian Pro Bono Centre’s two flagship publications:

The launch of these two companion publications was held at the offices of Colin Biggers & Paisley Lawyers and attended by representatives of Australia’s leading law firms and the legal assistance sector.

Together the Manual and What Works seek to facilitate the provision of pro bono legal services to address unmet legal need and further access to justice.

Written by experienced pro bono professionals, it provides practical guidance on the key elements required to operate a successful pro bono practice, including a number of pro forma precedents generously contributed by participating firms.

In her foreword to the book Justice Bell says:

The Manual provides comprehensive guidance to the profession in the conduct of important work. It reflects a wealth of hands-on experience accumulated by the pro bono coordinators who have lent their assistance to the Australian Pro Bono Centre in its compilation. All associated with its production deserve to be congratulated.

What Works, first published in 2013, aims to help those involved in providing, seeking and brokering pro bono legal assistance to develop successful pro bono partnerships. For lawyers and firms offering pro bono assistance, and for community organisations seeking it, What Works provides a deeper understanding of how to build and strengthen relationships with pro bono partners; case studies that identify the features of successful pro bono projects; and how to address common challenges.

The Manual and What Works are published with the generous assistance of LexisNexis®, a leading provider of legal information, and an organisation committed to supporting professionals and organisations that work to further access to justice.